On May 26, 2026, Stampede Drilling Inc. (TSXV:SDI) announced the granting of 1,315,000 stock options to its officers and directors, allowing them to purchase common shares at an exercise price of $0.22 each. These options have a term of five years, with one quarter vesting immediately and the remaining options vesting in equal parts on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date. This move comes after a previous allocation of 1,315,000 options expired unexercised on March 28, 2026. The stock options were granted in accordance with the amended and restated stock option plan, which received approval from the company’s shareholders on May 14, 2026. The TSX Venture Exchange and its Regulation Services Provider do not accept responsibility for the accuracy of this announcement. This strategic decision aims to incentivize key personnel within the company, aligning their interests with those of the shareholders and potentially enhancing company performance in the coming years.